Brechin City - Queens Park Match Preview

Brechin City boss Darren Dods will welcome full-back Chris O'Neil back to his squad for tomorrow's League One encounter against Gus McPherson's Queens Park.

Chris initially pulled a hamstring which was then aggravated but he's been working hard in recent weeks to get back to full fitness and after coming through two training sessions this week without any ill effects he'll rejoin the squad for tomorrow's match. As far as City's other injury problems are concerned, Darren McCormack, James Dale, Andy Jackson and Euan Smith are all ruled out and in Euan's case, the devastating news is that he's damaged his cruciate ligament and will be out of action for between seven and eight months. This must be a real body-blow to a player who has been such a consistent performer for the club this season and we wish him well on what will undoubtedly be a long road back to recovery. On the plus front, Dougie Hill who missed last week's match against Albion Rovers through suspension will be available again while Connor McLennan who missed that match through injury should be ok to face the Spiders.

City have yet to score a goal against Queens Park this season, the first match between the sides at Glebe Park ending in a 0-0 draw while Queens won the corresponding fixture at Hampden by 2-0. The Spiders can leapfrog City into fourth position in the table if they can win tomorrow's encounter but City also have a strong incentive in as much that they can also move up a place if they triumph and Airdrieonians either draw or lose at home to East Fife.

The pitch covers have been down since Wednesday and the playing surface underneath at the time of writing is fine so the club are very hopeful that the match will go ahead. Some of the covers have blown out of position due to the strong overnight winds so the club would be most grateful for any help in restoring them into position. If anyone is able to lend a hand they should come to the park at 3.00pm this afternoon.

Last Six League Results
Brechin City LLWWLL
Queens Park WWDWLW

Head To Head
Brechin City Wins - 42
Queens Park Wins - 31
Draws - 25
Biggest City Win - Brechin City 4 Queens Park 3 Season 2002/03
Biggest Queens Park Win - Brechin City 0 Queens Park 7 Season 1970/71

Top Scorers
Brechin City
Ross Caldwell 5
Ally Love 5
Andy Jackson 4
Alan Trouten 4

Queens Park
Ross Millen 6
Adam Cummins 2
Gregor Fotheringham 2
Ryan McGeever 2

The referee for tomorrow's match will be the experienced John McKendrick assisted by Willie Conquer and Richard Murray while The Match itself and the Matchball has been kindly sponsored by Turner & Townsend Ltd, via long-term friend of The Club Graham Thomson. Graham’s family is also the source of the mascots, with a trio of Thomson youngsters leading City out at 3 o’clock – namely sons Fraser (10) and Murray (7), and grandson Robbie (3½).

Supporters attending the game are also reminded that The Club is offering free post-match access to the 1983 Hospitality Lounge, allowing fans to view BT Sport coverage of Leicester City v Chelsea in the English Premiership. Remember – you can watch the football, at the football.

The Club is also extending a welcome to Andy Bliss, who visits Glebe Park at the culmination of his quest to view a game at each of Scotland’s 42 senior football grounds.

Other Matches Scottish League One

AIrdrieonians v East Fife
Alloa Athletic v Peterhead
Livingston v Albion Rovers
Stenhousemuir v Stranraer

The next Brechin City match after tomorrow will be the away fixture against Livingston on Saturday 21st January. Kick-Off at the Tony Macaroni Arena will be 3.00pm. The Brechin City Supporters Club will be running a bus to this match which will depart from St.Ninian's Square at 10.30am. Please contact William on 07925227826 to book a seat or alternatively leave your name on the Supporters Club's Facebook page.